Why was there an 80-pound dog sitting courtside at Lakers game next to Kevin Bacon?

All night, announcers, refs, and 20-year season-ticket holders said they'd never seen anything like this.

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Brother Brodie is a service dog who is 4 years old and has been trained to behave well in all situations.

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The Times interviewed Brush by phone Tuesday. It felt like a first. People may not notice little dogs, but Brodie is unmissable.”

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Brush said arena security approved Brodie's visit, but he knew the big dog wouldn't cause problems.

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Brodie sat on Brush's lap or under his seat against his best friend's legs the entire game without incident, Brush said.

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My worries are gone. Brush, who lives with Brodie in Fort Lauderdale, Florida, trusts him completely. "He'll be well-behaved and in control with me.

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Brush's social media posts featuring Brodie were so popular that the former accountant quit to become a full-time content creator.

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